Two-step synthesis of Y2O3:Eu nanostructures was performed.It includes microwave driven hydrothermal and calcination stages.Performed route results in crystallization of Y4O(OH)g(NO3):Eu crystals initially,then Y2O3:E...Two-step synthesis of Y2O3:Eu nanostructures was performed.It includes microwave driven hydrothermal and calcination stages.Performed route results in crystallization of Y4O(OH)g(NO3):Eu crystals initially,then Y2O3:Eu crystals after calcination.Arranged Eu contents in relation to overall cation quantity were set to 2 mol%,10 mol%and 20 mol%.Varying europium concentrations influence habit of obtained Y4O(OH)g(NO3):Eu crystals from needle-like to plate-like and as a result,also shapes of final Y2O3:Eu nanostructures.Additionally,certain amount of Eu2+ions was detected in as-grown material using laser spectroscopy and decay kinetics measurements.Obtained material was calcined at 1200°C in the air,which results in oxidation of Eu2+ions and crystallization of small number of cubic EU2 O3 nanocrystals.Characterization of obtained materials was performed using XRD,SEM,TEM,EDX,CL,Raman and photoluminescence spectroscopy.展开更多
Europium doped hafnium dioxide nanoparticles were crystallized using biologically friendly microwave hydrothermal method and employed in observation of small rodents tissues.Main solvent in synthesis is water,in conse...Europium doped hafnium dioxide nanoparticles were crystallized using biologically friendly microwave hydrothermal method and employed in observation of small rodents tissues.Main solvent in synthesis is water,in consequence nanoparticles are found surrounded by thin hydroxide layer.Size of the nanoparticles is controlled by temperature of calcination.1200℃heating causes drop of luminescence intensity,explained as damage of high symmetry surface emission centers in the nanocrystals.On the other hand,growth of crystallites increases intensity of X-ray and electron beam excited luminescence.This makes them promising activator in photodynamic therapy.展开更多
基金Project supported by National Science Centre(2012/05/E/NZ4/02994,2012/06/A/ST7/00398)
文摘Two-step synthesis of Y2O3:Eu nanostructures was performed.It includes microwave driven hydrothermal and calcination stages.Performed route results in crystallization of Y4O(OH)g(NO3):Eu crystals initially,then Y2O3:Eu crystals after calcination.Arranged Eu contents in relation to overall cation quantity were set to 2 mol%,10 mol%and 20 mol%.Varying europium concentrations influence habit of obtained Y4O(OH)g(NO3):Eu crystals from needle-like to plate-like and as a result,also shapes of final Y2O3:Eu nanostructures.Additionally,certain amount of Eu2+ions was detected in as-grown material using laser spectroscopy and decay kinetics measurements.Obtained material was calcined at 1200°C in the air,which results in oxidation of Eu2+ions and crystallization of small number of cubic EU2 O3 nanocrystals.Characterization of obtained materials was performed using XRD,SEM,TEM,EDX,CL,Raman and photoluminescence spectroscopy.
基金Project supported by National Science Centre(2012/05/E/NZ4/02994 and 2012/06/A/ST7/00398)
文摘Europium doped hafnium dioxide nanoparticles were crystallized using biologically friendly microwave hydrothermal method and employed in observation of small rodents tissues.Main solvent in synthesis is water,in consequence nanoparticles are found surrounded by thin hydroxide layer.Size of the nanoparticles is controlled by temperature of calcination.1200℃heating causes drop of luminescence intensity,explained as damage of high symmetry surface emission centers in the nanocrystals.On the other hand,growth of crystallites increases intensity of X-ray and electron beam excited luminescence.This makes them promising activator in photodynamic therapy.
